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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,273.62 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,273.62 and 386.86 is: 580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,273.62 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,273.62 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,273.62 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 492,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,712.63/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.38

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